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PRR 4727, P-5A, c. 1945 |
| Description: |
Marianchuk. Here is an original photo by J.D. Bounds, Jr., of (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4727 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Caption On Reverse: "Gerard Point Yard. Summer 1945." Both are P-5A (2-C-2) electrics rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4727 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1932 and retired in March of 1963 after 31 years of faithful service. Wave to the Engineman! |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1945 Upload Date: 10/12/2023 9:34:21 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 4727(4-6-4) |
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| Title: |
PRR 7857, O-1, c. 1945 |
| Description: |
Marianchuk. Here is an original photo of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7851 and #7850. Both are O-1 (2-B-2) electrics built in Juniata and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #7851 was constructed in June of 1930 and retired in June of 1948, while #7850 was built in July of 1930 and retired in February of 1948. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1945 Upload Date: 10/12/2023 9:36:09 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 7851(Boxcab) PRR 7850(Boxcab) |
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141 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG-1, Electric, c. 1950 |
| Description: |
Marianchuk. Here is an original photo of an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive with a 13-car passenger train. Note the boundary marker for the "Phil & Terminal Div." The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
8/3/1950 Upload Date: 10/20/2023 8:50:47 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Signal,Passenger |
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79 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 4749, P-5A(M), c. 1955 |
| Description: |
Marianchuk. Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4749, a P-5A(M) (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in March of 1935, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in August of 1962 after 27 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1955 Upload Date: 10/14/2023 10:16:03 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Station |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4749(Steeple Cab) |
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117 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4884, GG-1, 1964 |
| Description: |
Marianchuk. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the Winter of 1964. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4884, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during March of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's pulling "The Admiral." |
| Photo Date: |
1/23/1964 Upload Date: 10/20/2023 9:50:36 PM |
| Location: |
Lancaster, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
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76 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 30th Street Station, #1 of 3, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Marianchuk-30th Street. Here is the first of three original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken near the Pennsylvania Railroad's 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. In the foreground is an unidentified GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive rated at 4,620 horsepower. Visible in the background is a small portion of the PRR's freight-only "High Line." |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1953 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 10:43:47 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Signal,Passenger |
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67 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 30th Street Station, #2 of 3, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Marianchuk-30th Street. Here is the second of three original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken near the Pennsylvania Railroad's 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is PRR engine #4803, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric during June of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. It's departing the Station with a northbound passenger train. The northern face of the Station is visible in the background.. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1953 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 10:44:16 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4803(GG1) |
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115 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 30th Street Station, #3 of 3, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Marianchuk-30th Street. Here is the third of three original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken near the Pennsylvania Railroad's 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. In the foreground is PRR engine #4803, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric during June of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. It's just departed the Station with a northbound passenger train. Visible in the background is a small portion of the PRR's freight-only "High Line." |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1953 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 10:44:41 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4803(GG1) |
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126 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR South Philly Ready Tracks, #1 of 6, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Marianchuk-South Philly. Here is the first of six original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's ready tracks in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here are several unidentified diesel-electric and steam locomotives. The "Pacific" in the center seems ready to rock, but the "Mikado" at the right looks like it's been mothballed. (#10,900) |
| Photo Date: |
11/14/1953 Upload Date: 10/25/2023 8:34:28 AM |
| Location: |
South Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
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50 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR South Philly Ready Tracks, #4 of 6, c. 1953 |
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Marianchuk-South Philly. Here is the fouth of six original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's ready tracks in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is an unidentified K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive. |
| Photo Date: |
11/14/1953 Upload Date: 10/22/2023 6:04:05 PM |
| Location: |
South Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
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64 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR South Philly Ready Tracks, #6 of 6, c. 1953 |
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Marianchuk-South Philly. Here is the sixth of six original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's ready tracks in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here are several unidentified diesel-electric and steam locomotives, including a "Ten-Wheeler" pictured in the center. |
| Photo Date: |
11/14/1953 Upload Date: 10/25/2023 8:35:20 AM |
| Location: |
South Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
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71 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Diesel-Electric Double-Header, c. 1955 |
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Marianchuk. Here is an original photo of a pair of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad EF-15M road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. In this context, they're pulling a mixed-cargo freight train in electrified territory. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1955 Upload Date: 10/14/2023 8:08:11 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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76 Comments: 0 |
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